Director of Human Resources (HR)

Washington Humane Society•Madison, NJ

59d

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all core HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, recruitment, compensation and benefits, and performance management. This role also carries focused responsibility for the development and implementation of foundational learning and development initiatives that support manager capability, staff growth, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
Proven track record of driving process automation and efficiency
Deep analytical mindset with experience leveraging people data for strategic decision-making
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with other departments and staff members. Manage and maintain relationships with colleagues and departments. 
Ability to manage confidential matters with integrity and professionalism.
Interest in and understanding of animal welfare.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (master’s degree or SHRM-SCP/PHR a plus).
Minimum 6-8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, compliance, recruitment, and performance systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in ADP a plus

Responsibilities

Establish and track key HR metrics and KPIs to inform strategic decision-making, measure program effectiveness, and report on workforce trends and organizational health and report regularly to senior leadership team
Partner cross-functionally with Finance and IT to design and implement scalable, efficient HR processes that streamline and optimize employee and manager self-service
Establish governance and operational excellence across HR functions, ensuring compliance and consistency
Partner with organizational leadership to forecast and meet workforce needs.
Lead the development and implementation of equitable compensation strategies, job architecture, and performance evaluation systems.
Supervise HR team members and foster their professional growth and effectiveness.
Develop and manage the HR department budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and responsible stewardship of resources.
Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and compliance with employment laws including overseeing and supporting the organization’s response to employee-related legal issues
Ensure HR policies, procedures, and programs support organizational goals and align with legal standards.
Knowledge of and ability to plan, implement, and administer benefits program, systems, policies, guidelines, compliance, and best practices.
Identify and prioritize organization-wide training needs and implement targeted learning strategies that build critical skills.
Lead the design and delivery of core training modules, including those focused on management development, onboarding, and professional growth.
Collaborate with departments to support team-specific development plans and continuous learning cultures.
Other duties as assigned.